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Molotov Cocktail Defused near Nightclub in Zouk

A military expert defused at dawn Tuesday a Molotov cocktail placed near a nightclub in Zouk Mosbeh, north of Beirut, the state-run National News Agency reported.

NNA said a bottle containing gasoline and linked to two big firecrackers were tossed near Sideway nightclub, which lies close to the Holiday Beach resort.

An investigation was launched into the case, the agency added.

Also at dawn Tuesday, a Molotov cocktail exploded near a cafe in the Beirut neighborhood of Tariq al-Jedideh after it was tossed by assailants riding a motorcycle.

Police launched an investigation after receiving information that there was a dispute between the suspects and the cafe owner.

G.K.

M.T.


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